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- 1. Multiple Choice
These are types of technical definition , except …
Parenthetical Definition
Expanded Definition
Sentence Definition
Operational Definition
- 2. Multiple Choice
A definition that is used to introduce the vocabulary which makes communication in a particular field succinct and unambiguous.
Technical Definition
Operational Definition
Sentence Definition
Expanded Definition
- 3. Multiple Choice
A definition that includes information from the real world.
Technical Definition
Operational Definition
Expanded Definition
Sentence Definition
- 4. Multiple Choice
While reading a piece of technical writing, you come across a sentence that defines a term. How can you tell whether it is a sentence definition or part of an extended definitiion.
If the next few sentences continue to expand on the word's meaning, then it's part an extended definition.
If it's in the glossary, then it's part of an extended definition.
If it's followed by more sentences, then it's part of an extended definition.
A sentence definition cannot be a part of an extended definition.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate place to include a definition of a technical term?
in the body of the document
in a glossary
in the introduction
on the title page
- 6. Multiple Choice
Parenthetical definitions are ______, while sentence definitions are ______.
a synonym or short phrase; an explanation of a word using one sentence
more extensive; able to quickly explain a term
in a format that allows readers to compare the word to terms they already know; included in the same sentence as the word being defined
more formal; informal
- 7. Multiple Choice
What are the three parts of a sentence definition?
the introduction, class, and example
the word, definition, and example
the word, class, and distinguishing features
the introduction, definition, and conclusion
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an operational definition of happiness?
joy
scores on a happiness test
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the best operational definition of "hunger?"
the desire to eat
general feeling of emptiness in ones stomach
amount of food ordered in a fast food restaurant
When the number of calories eaten in a day is 15% less than the number needed.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Describes exactly what the variables are and how they are measured within the context of your study.
Sentence definition
Parenthetical definition
Operational definition
Extended definition
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